dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's significant awards were from over 15 years prior to the filing date and were not considered recent enough to establish sustained acclaim. More recent awards at the 'Masters' level lacked evidence demonstrating the significance of the competition or that they were indicative of being at the very top of the field.
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